Writing+Resources

As topics are researched, etc. fellows will come across many resources, electronically and otherwise. Please include them on this page for others to benefit from.

Writing Prompts, Lesson Plans, and Resources

 * Free [|Powerpoint backgrounds and templates]**


 * Sources for visuals through art**: [|www.metmuseum.org] and http://www.artsconnected.org/

This is a great resource if you are wanting your kids to write in multiple genres. Putz shares the rationale behind the multigenre research project, displays student samples, and tells how she accomplishes the project. A CD-ROM is included that contains all of Putz's overheads and handouts as well as pictures of student work.
 * Putz, M. (2006). //A teacher's guide to the multigenre research project: Everything you need to know to get started//. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.**

[|http://freekidsmusic.com]
 * Music for kids as they write, or work in the classroom**

[|Public domain images]
 * Free, copyright friendly images for kids, students, teachers.**
 * Copyright friendly - public domain images, free for any private or commercial use, credit or back link is not required.**

[|Alegri Free Photos] - Collection of free Creative Commons images

[|4 Free Photos] - Over 3000 free images

Free Photo Gallery - Free pictures, usable for personal or commercial purposes.

APA Style Citation Machine
 * http://citationmachine.net/**
 * This is a wonderful source for APA style bibliographies. Just plug in your information and it format your Reference Page!!! Thanks to Angie Gifford @ Heights! (Tcohn)**

Read Write Think
 * http://www.readwritethink.org/**
 * ReadWriteThink offers a wide array of standards-based lesson plans that meaningfully integrate Internet content into the teaching and/or learning experience. Lessons can be selected according to grade band (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12) and area of literacy practice. Each lesson is research-based, and includes a detailed instructional plan. The lessons are written for the teacher but include student-ready materials such as worksheets, interactives, and reviewed Web resources.**

CanTeach
 * http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html**
 * Writing prompts and journal topics appropriate for all ages.**

Writer's Digest
 * http://www.writersdigest.com/writingprompts.asp**
 * A series of 52 writing prompts - one for each week of the year.**

Expository Writing Prompts
 * http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/wexpository.htm**
 * Writing prompts formatted in ready to print out worksheets.**

Writing Prompt Generator
 * http://www.writingfix.com/dailypromptgenerator.htm#prompt_generator**
 * Click on the button to generate a new writing prompt. Over 460 to choose from.**

Education World Writing Bugs
 * http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/archives/writing_bugs.shtml**
 * Writing prompts organized around monthly themes. Printable worksheet format.**

Writing Prompt Generator
 * http://208.183.128.3/write/create.htm**
 * Click on the button to generate a prompt.**

Scholastics Writing with Writers
 * http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/**

Classblogmeister
 * [|Classblogmeister] used for blogging.**
 * [|http://www.classblogmeister.com]**

United Streaming
 * [|Unitedstreaming] is interactive video that can be embedded in powerpoint presentations.**
 * [|http://www.unitedstreaming.com]**

Poetry** [|Poets.org] Listen and/or get the words to a host of famous poems in the last century. [|http://www.poets.org]